commute vs reverse

reverse vs commute

commute and reverse both are nouns.

commute is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

commute and reverse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
commute	Yes	No	Yes	No
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of commute; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than commute:

commute: change the order or arrangement of
reverse: change to the contrary

Other hypernyms of commute include change by reversal, turn.

commute (noun)	reverse (noun)
a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
	turning in the opposite direction
	the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
	the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	a relation of direct opposition

commute (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
	directed or moving toward the rear
	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

commute (verb)	reverse (verb)
change the order or arrangement of	change to the contrary
exchange a penalty for a less severe one	turn inside out or upside down
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
exchange positions without a change in value	rule against
travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home	cancel officially

Difference between commute and reverse

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